Lone Pine High vs Poway to Palomar Middle College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 408 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lone Pine High
Lone Pine · Public high · Grades 9–12
86 students
Poway to Palomar Middle College High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 11–12
88 students
| Measure | Lone Pine High Lone Pine, California | Poway to Palomar Middle College High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #352 of 1,343 | #100 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7760 of 16,910 | #3110 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 11–12 |
| Students | 86 | 88 |
| Enrollment | 86 | 88 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 44.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | – |
| city | Lone Pine | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poway to Palomar Middle College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 52.4).
- •Poway to Palomar Middle College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 52.3%).
- •Lone Pine High does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 44.0).
- •Poway to Palomar Middle College High is the larger school with 88 students compared with 86.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lone Pine High better than Poway to Palomar Middle College High?
On the Success Index (US), Poway to Palomar Middle College High ranks higher (70.8 vs 52.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lone Pine High and Poway to Palomar Middle College High?
About 408 km in a straight line, between Lone Pine and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lone Pine High: 86. Poway to Palomar Middle College High: 88. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lone Pine High and Poway to Palomar Middle College High rank in California?
Lone Pine High is 352nd of 1,343 and Poway to Palomar Middle College High is 100th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).